Continuing our series on DC area uniforms...:
Much like the "Good Ole Blues Brothers Boys Band", the "Baltimore/Capitol/Washington Bullets/Wizards" have enjoyed a bit of an identity crisis over the years. A change of cities, a chance of nickname and a change of uniforms coloring the franchises intriguing history...
BUY--the mid-80's red, white and blue jerseys boasted stripes across the front as well as-- the ultimate coup-- outstretched arms posing as the two l's. Sometimes a bad team can have a great uniform- and this was that moment.
BURY--what's the deal with teal? It seemed like every new franchise (Jaguars and Panthers in the NFL, Hornets in the NBA) found creative ways to have this color in its uniform scheme back in the late 80's-early 90's. I've been big into the "Wizards" as a nickname-- and the departure from red, white and blue makes it easier to yearn for "Bullets" as a moniker, even if it's not alliterative.
BURN--the best thing about the Wizards unis-- they aren't the "Sunday Special". Gold shirts and black pants--when did they become Sha Na Na? I half expect Bowzer to come out of the stands. If Gilbert Arenas has any pull, he'll have the team pull these travesties as part of his deal to re-sign. While you've got the fire up and running, toss the odd-striped ones from the 70's in the pyre as well.
coming up tomorrow...Nats and O's=Angels and Orange?
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